Financial access of human rights defenders in exile
Read our policy paper with targeted recommedations to the EU, governments and banks to ensure defenders' financial inclusion in the EU.
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A Guide to Fundamental Rights Impact Assessments (FRIA)
Developed by ECNL and DIHR, this new guide lays out a clear roadmap for putting FRIAs into practice meaningfully, as strategic tools for responsible AI use.
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A framework for AI systems that truly serve the communities they affect: ECNL's Framework for Meaningful Engagement
Here is a quick overview of the key elements of the updated FME 2.0, a tool to distinguish deep, substantive engagement from superficial consultation.
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How to make AI safe for democracy?
Read the key takeaways from our recent webinar, where we brought together experts from different sectors to explore how technology can be used responsibly and with respect for fundamental rights.
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From promise to practice: ECNL reflections on the EU's Civil Society Strategy
How do we move the Strategy’s commitments from paper to real action? This blog points to the priorities and offers our experience to support implementation.
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Third Civic Space Watch alerts under MACS
Here are the latest developments in European civic space emerging from the Early Warning and Alert System, developed as part of the MACS (Monitoring Action for Civic Space) project.
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Framework for Meaningful Engagement 2.0
The updated FME 2.0 offers very practical suggestions on how to engage civil society and affected communities in AI development to support platforms and AI developers in creating rights-based products.
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Safeguarding spaces for action: Balancing lobby laws and the right to participation
How can lobbying be transparent without undermining the essential role of civil society in democratic governance?
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How can lobbying be regulated to ensure fairness, transparency and public participation
At the 2025 OGP Global Summit, ECNL together with APRI will explore how lobbying laws can be designed to safeguard democratic principles and ensure diverse voices are heard in policy-making.
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